Judges
Lakeland, FL-2 (late) | March 14–16, 2025
Haley Nachlas
Haley Nachlas is a professional dancer/teaching artist who earned her BFA from Pace University in NYC with a concentration in performance, choreography and pedagogy. She has performed in NYC, regional theaters and Norwegian cruise lines. She has a passion for storytelling and giving dancers the tools to pursue their dreams.
Marisa Ervin
Marisa Ervin is a dancer, choreographer, and educator based out of Los Angeles, California.
After studying at both collegiate campuses of the “American Musical and Dramatic Academy” she has spent years curating her craft in New York City and Los Angeles, earning her BFA in Dance Theatre. She can be seen in multiple live and video performances with music artists such as Hozier, Cannibal Kids, and Chad Future. Marisa most recently assistant choreographed alongside Monika Felice Smith in Lume Dance Collective’s “WHAT IF…” show. Ervin continuously hopes to spread inspiration through movement, and provide a lively environment for each dancer to discover their individuality.













